Sheep

How to identify haemonchus contortus early

The disease – which is increasing in prevalence – can hit flocks sporadically, resulting in rapid infection and possible mortality where the disease goes unnoticed.

ANIMAL HEALTH 23 May 2026

How to identify haemonchus contortus early

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World shearing champion launches Shearfest 2026

World shearing champion launches Shearfest 2026

NEWS 23 May 2026

Farm Tech Talk: New TB programme, Brazil fights back and BISS

Farm Tech Talk: New TB programme, Brazil fights back and BISS

PODCAST 22 May 2026

Farmers asking questions as beef export values rise but prices fall - ICSA

Farmers asking questions as beef export values rise but prices fall - ICSA

Farmers asking questions as beef export values rise but prices fall - ICSA

NEWS 22 May 2026

Boost as hoggets fly to Africa

Boost as hoggets fly to Africa

Boost as hoggets fly to Africa

NEWS 20 May 2026

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Sheep Management: faecal egg counts and the National Sheep Welfare Scheme

Sheep Management: faecal egg counts and the National Sheep Welfare Scheme

A welcome forecast lift in temperatures will hopefully boost growth rates and facilitate more shearing, but could come with a downside of a higher worm burdens.

MANAGEMENT 20 May 2026

Record value for Irish beef exports in Q1

Record value for Irish beef exports in Q1

Record value was achieved by Irish beef exports in Q1 2026 despite lowest volumes in past five years.

NEWS 20 May 2026

Limousin leave it all on the line in Balmoral

Limousin leave it all on the line in Balmoral

Balmoral Show 2026 proved an incredible one for the Limousin breed, claiming the supreme beef interbreed and junior beef interbreed championships, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 20 May 2026

Balmoral Show produces historic moments

Balmoral Show produces historic moments

There were so many standout moments from the 2026 Balmoral Show, its difficult to put them all into words, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 20 May 2026

Low-cost stockproof fencing is an art that's hard to master

Low-cost stockproof fencing is an art that's hard to master

Derek Robinson has had to make some more repairs to a fence on rented land.

FARMER WRITES 20 May 2026

Prevention is always better than cure

Prevention is always better than cure

There are numerous competing demands on spending for a farm health plan, so it is worth sitting down and prioritising what are the must-have elements.

ANIMAL HEALTH 20 May 2026

Footbathing options in sheep scheme

Footbathing options in sheep scheme

Farmers selecting the footbathing action have the option of using popular products including copper sulphate and zinc sulphate.

ANIMAL HEALTH 20 May 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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